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Cultural Careers Conference
" Find a Passion - Make it Work!"
was held in conjunction with
Western Regional Drama Festival
sponsored by the Northern Avalon Tourism Association
in partnership with
Eastern School District,
College of the North Atlantic,
with funding provided by
ACOA and Service Canada.
The conference and the drama festival were held at the College of the North Atlantic & the
Princess Sheila NaGeira Theatre.
Photos from April 3, 2009 >>
Photos from April 4, 2009 >>
________________________ Archeologist Bill Gilbert
Identifies Engraving
William Gilbert, chief archeologist with the Baccalieu Trail Heritage Corp., has published an article in the journal Post-Medieval Archaeology identifying a copper plate engraving from the 17th century as a depiction of John Guy's meeting with the Beothuk in Trinity Bay in 1612. The engraving was long identified as one of Bartholomew Gosnold trading with Native Americans in New England in 1602.
CBC article - Bill Gilbert's findings >>
Description of John Guy's men meeting Beothuk (based on journal accounts and written in modern English) >>
PDF version of Bill Gilbert's paper >>
Information about Cupids which will be celebrating its 400th Anniversary in 2010.>> Celebrating Bartlett - 2009
In 2009 , the Historic Sites Association of Newfoundland and Labrador will host Celebrating Bartlett 2009 - a province-wide, year-long program of events and attractions featuring symposia, heritage fairs and ceremonies.
Captain Robert Abram Bartlett, a native son of Brigus, was a world-renowned Arctic explorer and mariner during the first-half of the 20th century. Former Lieutenant Governor Ed Roberts chairs the Celebrating Bartlett 2009 Steering Committee.
Town of Brigus
Special Bartlett celebrations are being planned for July 10-13 in the Town of Brigus. Events include the Arrival Ceremony for the Arctic schooner Bowdoin as she begins her 12 port Newfoundland and Labrador tour. There will be boarding and sailing opportunities in Brigus as well as a full 3 day program of entertainment, exhibits, drama and community activities.
Centre for Marine Simulation in St. John's
Starting in July the Centre for Marine Simulation (CMS) of Memorial University in St.John's will recreate The Roosevelt-Captain Bob Bartlett's ship-on the full motion bridge simulator. The public will be invited to see, hear, and feel what it was like on that vessel in the North in 1909. For more information see the Celebrating Bartlett 2009
Website - www.bartlett2009.com
Cupids 400 - 2010
Cupids 400 Inc. is interested in involving communities in the area in the celebration
of the first permanent English Settlement in Canada in Cupids in 1610.
They are
inviting individual artists and artisans, municipal, culture and heritage
organizations, community groups, not-for-profit groups and other interested parties
in the Northern Avalon to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) in potential projects
they would like to include in the Celebrations planned for 2010. Preference will be
given to projects that have relevance to the project's two principal themes:
1. Celebrating the first permanent English settlement in Canada
2. Celebrating the evolution and development of communities throughout the Northern
Avalon.
The committee would also like to hear from those individuals who may be interested
in holding reunions (family, high school, etc,) in 2010.
Call for Expressions of Interest [PDF] >>
Photos from Press Conference about federal funding - August 14/08 >>
Cupids 400 Website >>
Information about Cupids >>
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AVALON AMBASSADORS
The Avalon Ambassadors have completed their summer 2008 program.
They enjoyed their meetings with people all over the region and are already looking forward to Summer 2009!
WELCOME!
NEW MEMBERS
Roaches Line RV Park  and Cabins  Beautiful scenery in quiet wooded setting. Fifty RV Sites with 3 way hookups. Eight year round, fully equipped cabins with carefully crafted full hardwood interiors. Each of four executive style cabins has a two person jacuzzi. Canteen on site which carries beer and ice. Just 45 minutes from St. John's, 10 minutes from Brigus, 15 minutes from Bay Roberts, and 30 minutes from Carbonear. Website: www.roacheslinepark.com
Contact: Doreen Snow. Roaches Line NL Tel: 709-528-
9859
(office)
709-786- 6521 (after hours and off season) Fax: 709-786-4701 / 5206
Email: REHproperties@nf.aibn.ca
LOCATION: Roaches Line
Ryan Mansion - Heritage Inn  from the Ottawa Citizen's 5 Best Hotels to Open in 2007 -"Guest rooms are exquisitely decorated with fireplaces, marble baths, and cushy beds that you can float on...” ~Ottawa Citizen. Located in the heritage quarter of the capital city, St. John's. ----Nolan Hall, which has acquired a reputation for having a combination of innate, exquisite taste and gutsy entrepreneurial vision, will be developing a new five star inn between Hopeall and Green's Harbour of similar quality to Ryan Mansion. Keep checking for more information about opening dates.
Contact: The Ryan Mansion 21 Rennies Mill Road in downtown St. John's.
Telephone: (709) 753-7926
or Email info@ryanmansion.com
Roaches Line RV and Cabins [New] Beautiful scenery in quiet wooded setting. Fifty RV Sites with 3 way hookups. Eight year round, fully equipped cabins with carefully crafted full hardwood interiors. Each of four executive style cabins has a two person jacuzzi. Canteen on site which carries beer and ice. Just 45 minutes from St. John's, 10 minutes from Brigus, 15 minutes from Bay Roberts, and 30 minutes from Carbonear.
Contact: Doreen Snow. Roaches Line NL Tel: 709-528-4959 (office)
709-786- 6321 (after hours and off season) Fax: 709-786-47701 / 5206
Email: REHproperties@nf.aibn.ca
LOCATION: Roaches Line
Whalers Wharf  All season, affordable efficiency units located seconds from the ocean and TransCanada Highway. Living room, kitchen /dining, bedroom, and bathroom with whirlpool bath.
Contact:
Andrew & Judith Pretty.
South Dildo, Trinity Bay
NL A0B 1R0
Telephone: Local 709-582-3123
Toll Free 1-866-582-3123 whalerswharf@mail.com
LOCATION: South Dildo
Rosedale Manor B&B Inn  is located in the Historic town of Placentia, Newfoundland on the Cape Shore, near Argentia. Rosedale Manor is a heritage waterfront Bed and Breakfast, with private guest dining and sitting areas. it also has a pastry chef host! Be prepared for a comfortable restful sleep, elegant surroundings, and gourmet food. Contact: Linda Grimm
P.O. Box 329, Placentia, NL
A0B 2Y0
Toll Free:
1-877-999-3613 Tel: (709)
227-3613 Fax (709)
227-1048
Web Site - www.rosedalemanor.ca
LOCATION: Placentia, Cape Shore
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